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Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1965
The editorial committee for the 1965 Ballarat School of Mines Student Magazine was Trevor Barnett, Gary Bunn, Roger Donaldson, Fred Evans, Ralph Fenney, Greg Hunter, Jon McDonald, Malcolm Park, Geoff Pollard, Gary Roberts, Peter Smith and John Thorne. In 1965 Morgan B. John was President of the Ballarat School of Mines, and the Principal was E.J. (Jack) Barker.White soft covered magazine of 91 pages with black line drawings and caricatures on the cover designed by Trevor Barnett. Articles include: The importance of Library Services, a list of Diplomas conferred and prizes presented, Camping Daze, The Civilising Influences of Mining, Jigging in Beds (bed race), Art School, Sed Education, War, Man's Neurotic flaw, National Service, In Man A Brute?, Journey into the Unknown, Philosophy of Games; Roll Call 1965. Snippits include: Trevor Barnett announced as the winner of the Eric Mcgrath Award for 1965; Wayne Johnson was awarded the Honour Blazer. The deaths of Noel Hooper, David Bell and Shane Carroll were recorded. Numerous black and white images but no name captions. Advertisements by Ronaldson and Tippett, Electrolytic Zinc Company of Australasia, BHP, Mount Isa Mines, Australuco Aluminium, Owen's of Ballarat. Alexandria Tea Rooms, Roy Bracks Mens Wear, A.J. Williams Electrical Equipment, Young Squire, H.B. Selby & Co., The Wattle, T.J. Coutts, H.A. Davis Motor Service, Henderson-Palmer, Philips Electrical, Myers, M.B. John & Hattersley Limited, Andrew Gault, Tait Book Company, BHAS, Morsheads, Commonwealth Aircrafts Corporation, J.J. Mortimer, Ewins, B. and G. Myers ballarat school of mines, roger donaldson, gary bunn, trevor barnett, noel hooper, david bell, shane carroll, vietnam war, national service, bracks slacks, fred evans, ralph fenney, greg hunter, jon mcdonald, malcolm park, geoff pollard, gary roberts, peter smith, john thorne -
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Equipment, Elwell-Powell, Elwell-Parker AC Generator
This AC generator operated for the State Electricity Commission in the Ballarat North Power Station prior to World War Two. James Oddie of Ballarat has an association with Thomas Parker of Elswell-Parker. In early 1887 Oddie arrived in England seeking information on electrical knowledge and its developments. At this time Henry Sutton was teaching Electricity and Magnetism at the Ballarat School of Mines. Oddie stayed in the United Kingdom for around three years and during that time became a close friend of Thomas Parker and his family. The two first met at the first official running of the Blackpool tram, and Oddie was invited to visit Parker at Wolverhampton. Over the years Thomas Parker kept newspaper cuttings (mainly Australian) relating to James Oddie and his work. The following article is a description of the Wolverhampton works by James Oddie, and was collected by Thomas Parker. After the dinner at Blackpool, Mr. Parker visited me, and cordially invited me to see his extensive works at Wolverhampton, an invitation I was not slow to avail myself of. This was the keynote of the best friendship I made in England. I went shortly afterwards and stayed several days, visiting the works daily, as Mr. Parker gave me the run of the whole works. There I ordered the installation of a 60 light dynamo, with a 28 cell storage battery and paraphernalia, now doing duty at the Observatory. I subsequently visited the works frequently, sometimes for a week at a time, and I regard it as the brightest spot in my English constellation. Mr. Parker started his works in 1880, with one man beside himself. He never had a single day’s instruction in electricity in his life; now he daily instructs between 300 and 400 employees, who worship him as a father. He is said to be now the most practical electrical engineer and mechanist in Europe. During one of my visits I took with me an artist, who is painting for me a portrait, 6 feet by 5 feet, of Mr. Parker, surrounded by dynamos, secondary batteries, measuring instruments etc. Electric tram cars are going to be a big thing in England. Parker’s Company Limited, is now, with three other companies, in the hands of the Electric Construction Company, with Mr. Parker as manager of the lot. The whole of the works will be taken to Wolverhampton. Before I left, a tender for £50,000 was accepted for the construction of new works.AC Generator painted read and black on a stand. This AC generator operated for the State Electricity Commission in the Ballarat North Power Station prior to World War Twogenerator, ac generator, elwell-parker ltd, state electricity commission, sec, ballarat north power station, james oddie, wolverhampton -
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Book, Ballarat Techncial Art School Inventory List, 1948-1959
Two large black folders with individual listings if items in each classroom/subject, and the status of each over around 10 years. ballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school, inventary, stock, equipment -
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Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat School of Mines Electricity Classroom, 1900
... -room ... '. ballarat school of mines scientific equipment ...Henry Sutton taught Electricity and Magnetism at the Ballarat School of Mines. The first reference to this room was in the 1900 Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report: 'The dynamo has been connected by cables to a switchboard in the new lecture-room ... '. Black and white photograph of the interior of a classroom at the Ballarat School of Mines, including a number of desks, and gas light fittings. The room was the Electricity and Magnetism Classroomballarat school of mines, scientific equipment, electricity, electricity classroom, classroom, henry sutton, laboratory -
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Equipment - Object, Voltmeter, c1930
Used in the Ballarat School of Mines Electrical Engineering from around 1930-1936.Round glass fronted brass dial mouned on timber stand. Postive and negative terminals below dial. Simi-circular scale, non-linear graduations: 40-80 voltsvoltmeter, scientific instrument, ballarat school of mnes, arthur senior, nalder brothers -
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Equipment - Mathematical Instrument, Polar Planimeter, c1900s
Made for Kilpatrick & Co, Melbourne and used at Ballarat School of Mines. This mathematical instrument allowed users to determine the area of a curved region tracing its boundary. Two arms - one arm anchored at the end away from the pivot and one arm traced the drawing. The graph produced polar co-ordinates.A polar planimeter, housed in a storage box with molded, velvet lined interior. Hinged lid with clasp. Black fabric outside cover.Swiss made for Kilpatrik & Co. Melbourne Serial No. 62712 Paper sticker on underside of box "Made in Switzerland"planimeter, kilpatrick & co., polar planimeter, ballarat school of mines, mathematical instrument, area, curved region -
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Equipment - Scientific Instruments, Level
A sensitive optical levelling instrument in a polished timber carry case. Instrument to be mounted on a tripod with 3.5 cm male thread. Matches Tripod Catalogue Number 4111.scientific instruments, level, contractors level, ballarat school of mines, surveying, mining -
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Instrument - Scientific Instruments, Universal Stereoscope
Initially made for and used by the military forces. Subsequently acquired (as army surplus equipment?) by the Ballarat School of Mines. Used in Surveying classes.A stereoscope arranged for positioning over a horizontal surface stored in a sturdy grey wood carry case. Spare set of mirrors attached to inside of box lid.scientific instruments, surveying, ballarat school of mines, stereoscope, map reading -
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Equipment - Scientific Instruments, Flash-Point Tester, 1898
Probably used in the Ballarat School of Mines Chemisry Laboratories, at that time led by Professor Alfred Mica Smith, with lecturer Daniel Walker. From W. Watson & Sons, Block Arcade, MelbourneAn early model of a flashpoint apparatus, of mainly brass construction, heated by a spirit lamp. Complete with two mercury-in-glass tfermometers (50 degree to 70 degrees celcius x 1 degree, 10 degrees to 50 degrees celcius c 1 degree), and lamp-stand. Serial Number 1786.scientific instruments, chemistry, alfred mica smith, daniel walker, ballarat school of mines, w. watson & sons ltd, thermometer -
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Report, SMB: Budgetary Planning 1970/72; Buildings and other Capital Equipment Requirements, 1967/1968
Report typed on A4 paper stapled together Includes two large map - folded to firballarat school of mines, plans, buildings -
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Equipment - Scientific Instruments, Quickfit Chemistry Set: basic set of 9 items
Collected from the chemistry laboratory at School of Mines. The was being dismantled due to the cutbacks in funding to TAFE and science was no longer being taught. The Quickfit Chemistry Set was the most popular set for schools, colleges and universities. There are nine basic items. It allows the construction of at least eight combinations by adding sections together. A labelled diagram included in the box. Included in the box is a BRANNAN 76mm Immersion Glass Thermometer. These are also used in beer and wine making.Solid cardboard box with molded insert for glass instruments.Model No. 27BU/Mchemistry, ballarat school of minestafe, quickfit chemistry set, schools, colleges, universities, thermometer, brannan, immersion thermometer, scientific instrument -
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Printing plate, Ballarat College of Advances Education Franking Machine Printing Plate, c1980
This plate was used on a post office franking machine. The franking machine and the Ballarat School of Mines printing plate is Catalogue Number 13145.Metal printing plate to make identification stickers of Ballarat College of Advanced Education Equipment.ballarat college of advanced education, printing plate, stickers, franking machine -
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Electrical Equipment, AC/DC Power Supply Unit - Rectifier
What device converts AC to DC? rectifier A rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC), which periodically reverses direction, to direct current (DC), which flows in only one direction. The process is known as rectification, since it "straightens" the direction of current. The unit was used at Ballarat School of Mines in the Maths, Science and Physics Departments.Grey metal unit with Dials on the front and vents at the back. Handle for carrying. Two switches for turning on and off. Yellow sticker - SMB - with number 116071. Engraved on back - S.M.B.. Maths / Science / Physics Sticker on cord indicating inspection of unit - 13/04/2005. Tag Number - 032735alternating current, direct current, ac, dc, rectifier, electrical, ballarat school of mines, science, maths, physics -
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Electrical Equipment, Power Board with 3 Fuses plugs
The item has come from the Ballarat School of Mines. It was possibly made at the school to demonstrate class processes - science and physics.Wooden box with Federal 240 volt meter and 3 fuse plugs. Appropriate wiring Federal on meterelectrical, fuses, ballarat school of mines, science, physics, demonstrate -
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Electrical Equipment, AC / DC Control Unit - Rectifier
The unit was used at Ballarat School of Mines in the Maths, Science and Physics Departments.Grey metal unit with Dials on the front and vents at the back. Handles for carrying. Two circuit breaker switches, two DC output sockets, two AC output socketsYellow sticker - SMB - with number 116069. Engraved on back - S.M.B.. Maths / Science / Physics Sticker on cord indicating inspection of unit - 13/04/2005. Tag Number - 032725alternating current, direct current, ac, dc, electrical, ballarat school of mines, science, maths, physics, ac/dc, scientific instrument -
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Equipment - Laboratory equipment, Set of Test Tubes
Used at the Ballarat School of Mines campusA divided box with around 50 glass test tubes in it.test tube, laboratory, chemistry, scientific instruments, laboratory equipment -
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Equipment - Object, Laboratory Funnel
Two ceramic funnels with rubber stops used at the Ballarat School of Mines.chemistry, laboratory, scientific instruments, funnel -
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Scientific Object, Scales
Used at Ballarat School of Mines / University of Ballarat2 pound weigh scale; yellow gold gunmetal base, brass pans. Black pointer indicates balance."AVERY" and "TO WEIGH 2LB MADE IN ENGLAND".scales, brass, avery, england, weight, weigh, ballarat school of mines, university of ballarat, school of business, office equipment -
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Photograph - Black and white photograph, Ballarat School of Mines Model Steam Engine
The Davey Paxman Experimental Steam Engine was purchased as the result of a bequest from Thomas Bath. The 'substantial sum' was used to build an Engineering Laboratory. The Ballarat School of Mines Council minutes of 08 November 1901 record: - Plans for [the] proposed building were submitted ... and ... it was resolved that a temporary building for an Engineering Laboratory be put up.' This laboratory, as an existing building, is first mentioned in the Ballarat School of Mines President's Annual Report of 1901, presented on 28 February 1902, reporting 'the erection of a building 67ft long by 33 ft wide' This report also lists all the equipment that would be accommodated in the Engineering Laboratory, including the experimental steam engine and boiler. The experimental Davey-Paxman steam engine arrived in Ballarat towards the end of 1902. The Engineering Laboratory was opened on 14 August 1903 by His Excellency Sir Sydenham Clarke. This engineering laboratory remained in use till about 1945. By 1944 preparations were under way at the Ballarat School of Mines to expand existing facilities, to be ready for the influx of returned soldiers. A new Heat Engines laboratory was built, this time of brick construction, replacing the previous corrugated-iron shed. In the early stages the steam engine was used to drive an overhead transmission shaft for machinery in the adjacent workshop. Later the steam engine was moved to a space that became the Heat Thermodynamics Laboratory. At the end of 1969 the engine was relocated to the Thermodynamics Laboratory at the then Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education (BIAE) Mt Helen Campus. It was donated to Sovereign Hill in 2006. According to the research of Rohan Lamb in 2001 around five experimental steam engines were made by Davey Paxman, and three of these had similar configuration to the Ballarat School of Mines Steam Engine, however, each of these was also unique with different valve arrangements. The list, which was on a scrap of paper in a folio held in the Essex Archives, confirmed that one was sent to India. The Ballarat steam engine can be dated to late 1901 to early 1902. Zig Plavina was responsible for moving the steam engine to Mount Helen, and worked on it as a technician for many years. He observed the following: * The condenser is driven by the low pressure engine. * The following arrangements are possible: i) the high pressure engine alone, exhausting to atmosphere. Condenser not used, crankshaft flanges not coupled. ii) crankshafts coupled, mains pressure (120 psi) steam supplied to high pressure engine, partially expanded steam delivered to low pressure engine (Tandem operation). Choice available re exhaust steam: either to the condenser or to atmosphere. iii) crankshafts not coupled, reduced pressure steam supplied to low pressure engine. Exhaust steam - either to the condenser or to atmosphere. * Valve arrangement - a choice of Pickering cut-off or throttle governor. On low pressure engine - throttle governor only.Black and white photograph of the Davey Paxman Experimental Steam Engine. On the brake is returned serviceman Norman WIlliam Ludbrook (Diploma Electrical Engineering, 1952). Far right is Roy E. Mawby (Diploma Electrical Engineering, 1950)steam engine, model steam engine, davey paxman, electrical engineering, laboratory, scientific instrument, norman ludbrook, norman william ludbrook, roay mawby, roy e. mawby -
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Photograph - Black and White Image, Interior View of the Ballarat School of Mines Battery, c1901-1920
... ran the equipment. ballarat school of mines battery model mine ...The Ballarat School of Mines Model Mine was used to give practical experience to students, as well as to conduct assays for companies and individuals for a fee. The fee assisted in keeping the Ballarat School of Mines afloat in its first years. The Battery, or model mine, included a Stamper Battery, Wilfrey Tables and various pieces of equipment students would encounter in their workplace. Steam engines were used to operate the large pulleys depicted in the photograph which in turn ran the equipment.Interior view of the Battery in the Ballarat school of Mines Model Mine. ballarat school of mines battery, model mine, stamper battery, steam, pulley, ballarat school of mines, battery house -
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Equipment - Computer, MicroBee Word Processor, c1983
The Australian designed Microbee computer ran at a clock speed of 2 MHz, with a video clock of 12 MHz (displaying 64x16 characters of 512 x 256 pixels) on a modified television of composite monitor. The standard machines were supplied with 16 rt 32 KB of static RAM, and stored programs on a cassette. It was released in June 1982, and could be purchased for AUS$399 in kit form. The Microbee operating system was micro World BASIC.White computer monitor, keyboard, two instruction books and a MicroBee manual. It was the first computer designed and built in Australia. The Ballarat School of Mines was an early user of the MicroBee and had computer labs set up with MicroBee technology. It includes an eight page MicroBee Word Processor Instruction Manual compiled by Pam Baldock,17 July 1984.microbee, computer, pam baldock -
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Photograph - Photograph (Black & White), Ballarat School of Mines Chemistry Laboratory, 1902
The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870, and is a predecessor instution of Federation University Australia.The Chemistry Laboratory at the Ballarat School of Mines, showing gas lighting, chemicals, bunson burners, sinks and other relevant equipment.ballarat school of mines chemistry laboratory, ballarat school of mines, chemistry, laboratory, sinks, gas lighting, chemicals -
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Instrument - Surveyor's Instrument, Boxed Theodolite, c late 1880s
... at the Ballarat School of Mines ballarat school of mines surveying ...According to Max Clarke this item was used by the surveying classes at the Ballarat School of MinesA boxed (timber) theodolite with crossbars and full-length stadia wires. The theodolite can be mounted on a metal straightedge base. The box also contains a magnetic compass with two bubble levels, a plumbing folk, and 4 brass paper clips designed to suit a plan table. On box in black paint "A 1". Inside box lid is manufacturer's label and Stadia measurement zero reference calibration.ballarat school of mines, surveying equipment, gurley, max clarke, theodolite, stadia measurement, calibration, scientific instrument -
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Instrument - Scientific Instrument, Bellingham & Stanley Ltd, Polarimeter, c early 1900s
... of mines scientific equipment scientific instruments scientific ...An optical device with horizontal axis, mounted on a tripod. The polarimeter is used for determining the polarising properties of solutions. ballarat school of mines, scientific equipment, scientific instruments, scientific objects, polarimeter, polarising liquids -
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Instrument - Scientific Instrument, Miner's Dial, mid 1800s
A quadrant mounted telescope with crosshairs and external focussing, with longitudinal bubble level. Mountable on a magnetic compass plate with two bubble levels. Complete with dapered-spigot base plate and slot view attachments, Housed in a polished timber box. Inside the box are two labels -A label on the inside of the box " to the School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat" To (...) Hoadley, Esq, Principal, Footscray Technical school, Footscray WII" "Sluggish Needle, 9/4/3..." "still sluggisg 1966"mining, ballarat school of mines, surveying, archibald hoadley, scientific equipment, circumferential, scientific instruments -
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Photograph (colour), Ballarat School of Mines Brewery Building, 06/10/2011
In 1872 William Tulloch and Alexander McLaren constructed a new brick 'Royal Standard Brewery' to the design of architect Henry R. Caselli. They had been operating a much smaller 'Royal Standard' Brewery, possibly since 1859. The Ballarat Brewing Company was established in 1895 and took over operations of the 'Royal Standard'. This new company resulted in the merger of the 'Royal Standard Brewery', James Coglans 'Phoenix Brewery' (Warrenheip) and Henry Leggo's 'Barley Sheaf Brewery' (Creswick Rd). J. Coglan and W. Tulloch were principals of the new company. By 1912 the Ballarat Brewery buildings fronting Armstrong Street were upgraded and new plant installed. Ballarat Brewing Company was well established as a thriving business. In 1926 'Ballarat Bertie' (the cellar-man) advertising image was introduced. It was used successfully until 1994 on 'Ballarat Bitter' labels. During the1940s and 50s the Ballarat Brewing Company was significantly upgraded and extended equipment and buildings. In 1959 Carlton and United Breweries purchased the Ballarat Brewery, its brewing rights and the land (but not the 114 BBC hotels or the Dana Street offices). The Lydiard Street frontage become the 'front' of the CUB Brewery. CUB ceased brewing at the Ballarat Brewery site in 1989 and closed the plant. Four years later the 'brewery site' was purchased by the Ballarat School of Mines to enlarge its campus area as TAFE was a rapidly expanding areas of education. In 1994 plans were developed for the 'Brewery Complex' with careful regard for needed educational facilities and due concern regarding historical aspects of the site and its buildings. There was close consultation and cooperation with the Ballarat City Council during the planning process. In 1995 most of the Brewery buildings were demolished by some special structures and features are preserved. The old brewery chimney was retained as a permanent reminder of the original industrial site, as were two boilers. The SMB Brewery Complex was completed in 1996 and reflects aspects of the former brewery's appearance. It was opened by Prime Minister John Howard on 28 February 1997. Further details at http://guerin.ballarat.edu.au/curator/buildings/site_listing_brewery-complex.shtml Twenty five colour photographs of the Brewery Building at the University of Ballarat SMB (Ballarat School of Mines) campus. The Brewery Building is built on the site of the former Ballarat Brewery and incorporates the chimney and 'Cowley' boilers from that site. ballarat school of mines, henry richards caselli, henry caselli, ballarat brewing, brewery, beer, cowleys foundry, carlton and united breweries -
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Object, Mystery Item
... school of mines scientific equipment scientific objects j ...It is thought that this item may have been made for use at the Ballarat School of Mines. The use is unknown. At one time it was thought to have something to do with lens-making, but this is no longer thought to be the case. A photograph of this item has the catalogue number 01002.A mechanism made of cast brass mounted onto a second hand timber base board. Two horizontal coaxial shafts, each ending with a hemispherical cup, facing each other. The right hand shaft is fitted with a crank handle. The diameter of the two brass domes is 6 cm. The space between the two brass domes from spindle to spindle is 7 cm. Only one dome turns, the one attached to the handle. Brass plate on second handtimber base board "J. Sturrock, Dundee. Patentee. Wholesale Agents Jeffries & Co. Woolwich and London." ballarat school of mines, scientific equipment, scientific objects, j. sturrock -
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Equipment - Scientific Instrument, Tangent Galvanometer
Used for measuring electric current. It works by using a compass needle to compare a magnetic field generated by the known current to the magnetic field of the Earth.A "compass rose" type of horizontal full-circle scale, with 4 0-90 unit quandrants. Balanced, free-floating needle. Located centrally wired to a vertical coil. Horizontal distance scales, one each side and perpendicular to the core. All mounted on polished wood base, equipped with 3 terminal posts. Materials: glass, wood, metal.elementary, physics, experiment, galvanonometer, ballarat school of mines, scientific instruments -
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Equipment, Leather School Strap, c1920
The early use of the school strap is associated with Catholic boys junior boarding schools in Ireland. Some were made from two pieces of leather stitched together with a coin sewn into the striking end. It is thought the Federation University Strap was used at the Ballarat Junior Technical School, a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. A laminated piece of brown leather with shaped end designed to use as a handle. It is a school strap used to administer corporal punishment.ballarat school of mines, ballarat junior technical school, corporal punishment, education, school, teacher, school strap, irish school strap, strap, leather strap -
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Equipment - Assaying Equipment, Roasting Dish and Cupels, c1995
The cupels were made by a cupel making machine that had been transferred from the Ballarat School of Mines to the Ballarat Institute of Technology in 1970. It is possibly the same machine used by the first students at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1870. Small containers with curved inner shape. .1) Roasting dish or scorifier - shallow curved cup of clay. .2 & .3) Cupels of cylindrical shape with shallow hemispherical top surface. ballarat school of mines, cupel, assay, kiln, university of ballarat, mt helen, clay, ceramics